Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum has declared that he does not know who will succeed him after his 8-year tenure in office expires in May 2027.
The Governor reiterated that his administration continues to focus on strengthening security and delivering the necessary development projects and programmes to the people across the state.
Zulum stated on Sunday, during a crucial All Progressives Congress (APC) Stakeholders’ meeting held at the Multi-Purpose Hall of the Government House, Maiduguri. Addressing party leaders, elected officials and members of the APC, Zulum reiterated his support for a fair, transparent and just process for electing party officials at the party’s forthcoming congresses in the state.
He emphasised that the integrity of the process was paramount to the ruling party’s unity and future success in the 2027 general polls. The governor, therefore, strongly advocated for a fresh set of credible candidates to fill the various party positions at the state and council levels.
Zulum urged the party’s various stakeholders to allow new faces to emerge through what he described as “a democratic process that strengthens APC’s grassroots political structure and the inclusiveness of the electorate”. He, however, dismissed the speculation being peddled about his influence on the party’s future ticket to contest the gubernatorial election in 2027.
Additionally, he firmly and publicly reaffirmed that he had not anointed any candidate for the forthcoming party positions or for any elective candidature.
“I have no candidate for any position, and I do not know who will succeed me”, he declared, adding that he has entrusted the choice of leaders to the Almighty God and, in accordance with the democratic choices of the party members and the people of Borno State.
Consequently, Zulum has set up two committees to scale up the APC e-registration and reconciliation among the aggrieved party members.
